El Chisme Rest Inc

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
  Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
  code 30
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN SALSA COOLER.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AT HOOD,CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
  code 35
• ⚠️Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
  Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNITS.
  code 40
• ⚠️Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
  Inspector note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.
  code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 17, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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